Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2015. (aa.com.tr, 25 Jul 2017)
Reason: "I have been interested in sports since my childhood. Since I was struggling with my impairment, I turned to individual sports. I left taekwondo because my visual impairment progressed, and I turned to judo on the advice of my father [who was his taekwondo coach]." (aa.com.tr, 25 Jul 2017)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (aa.com.tr, 22 Dec 2023)
Additional Info: FAMILY GYM
His family runs the Tastan Sports Fitness Centre in Izmir, Turkiye. (Instagram profile, 01 Jan 2024; tastanspor.com, 01 Jan 2020; fanatik.com.tr, 07 May 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 23, 1991
Place of ResidenceIZMIR
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachHaldun Efemgil [national], TUR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | +90 kg J1 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| 9 | Men's +100kg | 2018 | Odivelas, POR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | +90 kg J1 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 5 | +90 kg J1 | 2022 | Cagliari, ITA | |
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